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2020-03-12 Home Front: Culture Wars

With coronavirus, the media is proving it is evil

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Posted by g(r)omgoru 2020-03-12 02:53|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 It broke out in Italy first because Italy is very heavily connected to China. It's the fashion industry. Designed in Italy, made in China. There are towns in Italy where most of the population is Chinese.

Posted by Herb McCoy 2020-03-12 04:08|| 2020-03-12 04:08|| Front Page Top

#2 It's the fashion industry.

Not to mention the PASTA!

Designedin Italy, made in China.

Designed in China, made in Italy, no?

Posted by Cluling Jease4650 2020-03-12 05:25|| 2020-03-12 05:25|| Front Page Top

#3 Northern Italy is the industrial portion of the country. Second, Italians (and Euros) smoke far more than Americans. Two factors in this contagion's mortality rate.

Just to point out a prior SCOTUS opinion - you don't have the right to scream fire in a crowded theater.

Posted by Procopius2k 2020-03-12 07:26|| 2020-03-12 07:26|| Front Page Top

#4 ^ Media: but what if the movie showing is starring OrangeManBad and it's going to get good reviews? reeee!

Posted by Bob Grorong1136 2020-03-12 07:39|| 2020-03-12 07:39|| Front Page Top

#5 Orange Man Bad is the best reviewed film of the year by professional reviewers but on Rotten Tomatoes the audience views are very low and getting lower.

Posted by rjschwarz 2020-03-12 14:30|| 2020-03-12 14:30|| Front Page Top

#6 “Coronavirus in South Korea: How 'trace, test and treat' may be saving lives,”

“Health officials believe this approach may be saving lives. The fatality rate for coronavirus in South Korea is 0.7%. Globally the World Health Organization has reported 3.4% - but scientists estimate that the death rate is lower because not all cases are reported.”

Posted by Slats Gray4104 2020-03-12 15:58|| 2020-03-12 15:58|| Front Page Top

#7 ...if old pappy or mama-san croak would you report to turn off the pension check?

Posted by Procopius2k 2020-03-12 18:48|| 2020-03-12 18:48|| Front Page Top

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